The Stoke defenders are to be had. They don't look good in defense at all. We are running around them in circles. We have to keep possession though and win the long aerial ball.
Gerrard looks so old. He needs a rest. But, I shudder to think how toothless the midfield wouldhave been without him today.
Stoke work the ball repeatedly around the right until they can work a cross; Etherington nearly gets another. This is a very uncomfortable game.
Really dislike the way stoke are fouling the goalie on corners. Need to get the refs calling this cynical play. Not making excuses for the second goal, but still...
We're starting to get control back and Gerrard makes a great run into the box to hit a one-time shot just wide of the near post.
Good play down the left and Gerrard presented with a half-chance he almost converted. Good play by Downing to create the opportunity. It's not all doom and gloom.
Agger is poor today. If we pull a win out of this, I will be really thrilled. This is a big test for us.